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OBITUARY: Robert Vernon Alcorn, 1932-2019
Our father, Robert Vernon Alcorn, (Bob), at the age of 87, passed away on June 29, 2019, in Eureka, where he had recently moved to be near family.Bob was born in…
B52s Come Out Swinging Against the Indians
Home runs by Braeden Holliday and Karter Koch helped the Humboldt B52s to an 8-2 win over the Fairfield Indians at Bomber Field on Saturday night. Holliday led the way at…
Fortuna Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin, Meth, Firearm and Ammo, Police Department Says
Fortuna Police Department press release:On July 25, 2019 at approximately 11 am, Fortuna Police Officers were dispatched to a residence on the 3300 block of Kenmar Road for a report of…
Exciting Finish for B52s; Crabs Remain Red Hot
It took 11 innings but it was worth the wait for the Humboldt B52s, who won an exciting clash with the Fairfield Indians 1-0 at Bomber Field on Friday night. Spencer…
Steelheads Continue Their Winning Ways in San Diego
The Northern Humboldt Steelheads 13U baseball team completed an unbeaten run through pool play at the USSSA World Series in San Diego on Thursday with two more wins. The 4-0 Steelheads…
OBITUARY: Don Forthuber, 1946-2019
Don died peacefully July 14, 2019 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 73 from cancer. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. A beloved husband…
OBITUARY: Lawrence Ervin Potts, 1970-2019
…At the age of 19 Lawrence welcomed his first and only son Lawrence “Baby Oso” Potts to the family. Lawrence will be forever missed for his witty personality and big contagious smile…
OBITUARY: Martha Stewart Peals, 1925-2019
…I hope that they show the respect that she deserves.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Martha Peals' family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at…
OBITUARY: Mary E. Durrett, 1931-2019
…Please join friends and family at the reception, immediately following the burial service. Details will be provided by family members at the service.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Mary…
OBITUARY: Ellis Gene Davis, 1934-2019
Gene passed away on July 15, 2019, at the age of 84. Gene was born in Mena, Arkansas, on October 14, 1934, living there until moving as a boy with his family…
(UPDATE: MAYBE NOT QUITE!) You Can Get $125 or Free Credit Monitoring if Your Data Was Stolen in the Equifax Breach
UPDATE, AUGUST 1:So it turns out you may not be getting that $125 from the Equifax data breach. So many people have filed a claim that the Federal Trade Commission updated…
Humboldt’s First Supervised Child Visitation Center Now Open in Eureka
Nearly 100 people gather at the Jefferson Community Center earlier this week to celebrate the opening of Humboldt County’s first Multi-Family Visitation Center | DHHSHumboldt County Department of Health & Human Services…
Winning Start for Eagles in Yountville
Photos by Mark Gorge – Eagles head coach Matt Tomlin talks to his players before Friday’s game in Yountville.The Humboldt Eagles 19U comfortably took care of business on opening day at…
Three Vehicles and a Building Burned in Suspected Redway Arson Fire
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 07-26-2019, at about 4:30 AM, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a suspicious fire on…
BLEEP BLOOP ZOOM: California Steers Toward a Future of Self-Driving Cars
California is laying the groundwork for the next, slightly scary, phase in its push toward zero-emission transportation: self-driving cars packed with computers using finely tuned algorithms, high-definition cameras, radar…
OBITUARY: Annabelle Taylor, 2013-2019
…The family would like to thank the Hoopa Volunteer Fire Department, Hoopa Ambulance, Hoopa Valley Tribe, Paul’s Chapel and apologize for anyone we may have missed. ###The obituary above was submitted…
Flights To and From ACV Are Going to Be Screwed Up Until Tuesday, County Warns
…Andrew Goff.###From the County of Humboldt:Some flights at the California Redwood Coast – Humboldt County Airport (ACV) may be affected through Monday as a result of necessary upgrades being done by…
The Librarian and the Cop: Struggling to Serve Eureka’s Homeless Population on the Streets and in the Stacks
…His love of serving the community goes hand-in-hand with the mission of the library.“The role of the library is to use the tools we have — that’s books, staff…
California’s Emissions Deal With Automakers Dodges Trump EPA Plan to Gut Rules
California reaches a deal with four major carmakers as the federal government threatens to roll back emissions standards. | Image by prvideotv via Pixabay###California made its own tailpipe emissions deal with four…
OBITUARY: Douglas Eugene Iverson, 1957-2019
…I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sun on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, am the swift uplifting…
McKinleyville All-Stars Battle to the End
A memorable campaign for the McKinleyville 9 and 10 All-Stars came to an end on Thursday night when they lost 7-1 to Cambrian Park at the Little League state tournament…
Hitting the Focus as Eagles 19U Prepare for State Tournament
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – Jaden Gorge and the Eagles will open the state tournament in Yountville on Friday.The Humboldt Eagles 19U will open play at the American Legion state…
MURALS? Yes, MURALS! Check Out Some of the Artwork that Will Be Taking Over Downtown Eureka Starting This Saturday
Mural design by Nick Sweetman of Toronto Since this time last year, when the first ever Eureka Street Art Festival took over Old Town for a week, you have surely been wondering…
Sheriff’s Office Busts Another Un-Permitted Weed Grow, Destroys More Than 500 Pounds of Bud
Photos courtesy Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 07-24-2019, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET…
After National Search, HSU Hires Local, Dr. Kimberly Perris, as New Nursing Program Director
…We look forward to working with her and the entire HSU team in the months to come, getting ready to kickstart the program in 2020,” says State Senator Mike McGuire.The program…
OBITUARY: William Melville (Mel) Martins, 1959-2019
Local filmmaker William Melville (Mel) Martins passed away at the age of 59 in the early morning on Friday, July 12, 2019. A hometown boy through and through (except for a brief…
OBITUARY: June Ramsey, 1954-2019
June RamseyJune 28 1954 - May 30 2019Aunt June was that girl — the wanderer, the thrill-seeker. No stone was left unturned in her life. June had a will of iron with a…
Mack All-Stars Remain Hot, Inch Closer to State Title
File photo – The McKinleyville 9 and 10 All-Stars are now just two wins away from a state title.The McKinleyville bats came ready to play on Wednesday night, racking up 17…
Not a Lot of Answers After Massive Law Enforcement Response to McKinleyville Shots Fired Call
…Deputies and Officers searched the area for the blue sedan. Several vehicles were investigated but were determined not to be involved in the incident. The involved blue sedan was not located. A…
Sheriff’s Office Nabs 8,000 Marijuana Plants and a Handgun at Un-Permitted Grows Near Hyampom
Photos courtesy Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 07-23-2019, Deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET…